Oh, but making up the facts as you go

Really.

Im not worried about you and Cory or

Peggy sits in the salon chair next to Maggie.

(to Maggie)

No. Youre quirky. Quirky and weird

PEGGY

The CAMERA MOVES on the last note on the floor next to her chair.

Ikes wrong. Maggie is already trying to open the first

Duckbill platypus.

"Gill", and "Bob". Maggie smiles and shakes her head. She rips

PEGGY

PEGGY

Done.

along is ethical? Actually, I meant

Good morning to you, too. You look good.

Maggie exits her house, gets on her bike and rides off towards

How do I do it? Im not that beautiful.

MAGGIE

chair. She looks like she hasnt slept.

stories. Its not what you call ethical.

a chair, looking shell-shocked, surrounded by the post-its she

(beat)

point?

MAGGIE

Shes ripping them down, fast and furious, then shoves them in

Peggy, theres distinct possibility

label: "Miles Davis." "Kind of Blue" plays as Maggie listens in

My magazine doesnt pay because for

(reads)

Peggy moves to the salon mirror near Maggie with her cup of

(as she takes post-its)

Because you think Im all like... "Hey

Its only funny at Camp Birchwood at

INT. BEAUTY PARLOR - DAY

EXT. IKES HOTEL WINDOW - CONTINUOUS

I want a big wedding and a killer dress

You steal my research... Youre messing

MAGGIE

MAGGIE

will no longer flirt with Cory, and I

to compete with. Especially to us

https://read.99csw.comToo much.

INT. IKES HOTEL ROOM - LATER THAT MORNING

the bathroom. He goes over to the door and tries the handle.

Its not anymore.

Im going to give you a chance to write

questions and let you follow me around.

not very flattering to me either. So,

Ike is still in bed. He slowly blinks awake, stretches, and is

with your life and commit to someone of

Thats breaking and entering. Ill call

My point is that one again, youre

opposed to anything male that doesnt

you. You probably got severance or

CUT TO:

IKE

MAGGIE

All right, I know youre in there...

MAGGIE

holds the cassette up to the light to read the hand-written

Why?

irreversibly screwed up. But, Maggie,

Im not a boastful man. Whats your

are distorted, ungrounded an incomplete.

MAGGIE

PEGGY

IKE

Thank you. Do you think I flirt with

them on and crosses to the window.

might actually sell that thing.

Ike knows shes right.

INT. IKES HOTEL BATHROOM - CONTINUING

gathered under headings and subheadings. Parents "Mother"

got more juicy material than I need.

Peggy stops in her track. Maggie is sitting curled up in a salon

youve been like this since we were

(pause)

INT. MAGGIES HOUSE - NIGHT

fisted drinker," "Peggy, best friend, but Peggy doesnt totally

She begins ripping many of other post-it off the picture frame.

married women who have lost our mystery.

Youre right. Its not funny九-九-藏-書 now.

narrows his eyes at her.

Maggie turns away from him as he dresses.

deceased, subheaded by "Walter" and there is one for "Brian",

kids. And I think now that you are

Ike clears his throat as he stands putting his pants on.

As Ike breaks in, he runs to the window and yells after her.

She disappears around the ledge of the building and runs off.

interesting bedtime reading -- if you

bathroom window. Its stuck. She climbs over the bathtub,

finishes reading the last note, leans back, puts her feet up on

PEGGY

irreversibly screwed up. Despite that,

and goes in.

For a thousand bucks.

the bathroom, and shuts and locks the door. Just as Ike enters,

MAGGIE

INT. ATLANTIC HOTEL HALLWAY - CONTINUING

I love you and I can promise that I

up to you?

(then)

INT. ATLANTIC HOTEL - HALLWAY - MOMENTS LATER

and for a grand I will answer all your

MAGGIE

Youve seen the post-its. Ive already

Freeze. Hold on to those covers -- I

flirtation energy and it just lands on

But Im weird.

that I might be profoundly and

INT. IKES HOTEL ROOM - CONTINUOUS

IKE

PEGGY

MAGGIE (contd)

the ass.

like trashy fiction. Your observations

Ike takes his coffee with him as he picks up his glasses, puts

interview me.

even I dont understand and something

sort of spaz-out with random excess

Maggie walks towards Ikes room, checks that no one sees her and

coffee.

PEGGY

MAGGIE

closes the b九*九*藏*書athroom door. Ike is steaming. A BUMP sounds from

THE SOUND OF A KEY IN THE DOOR makes Maggie jump. She flees to

IKE

Establishing.

bulletin board. Post-it notes lay out the information he has

walks to the living room.

silence.

I dont mean it.

No. Im weird. Weird and mysterious

coffee table and grabs that, too.

Youre very mysterious!

MAGGIE

Its locked. He starts to pound on the door.

(friendly)

MAGGIE

the lights and turns and sees her friend, Maggie.

opens that window and starts to climb out.

MAGGIE

IKE

Yes.

No, I dont think youre like, "Im

Thanks. Will you fix my hair?

MAGGIE

Ikes neighbor, Harvey, sits reading near his window.

town.

he sniffs and looks around the room, instantly knowing something

improve your reputation any, and its

Ike puts a shirt on as Maggie speaks.

three in the morning at a tick hunt.

Maggie looks miserable.

move?

MAGGIE

Maggie, looking around, discovers the wedding video on the

aware of it and that it hurts peoples

On anything male that moves? As

I take it the desk clerk is one of your

Youre welcome. Your notes made

the truth.

Why should I pay you dollar one?

MAGGIE (contd)

Cory and me or even that youre

bringing the wine to the luau. Thanks.

with you as to why youre such a pain in

Five hundred.

PEGGY

Bite me, paper boy.

with the first amendment now. Open up.

Like certain kinds of coral.

about to throw off the covers when Maggies voice bre九九藏書aks the

(deadpan)

Open up. You got no place to go.

the table, deep in the mood of the melancholy music.

IKE (contd)

BACK INSIDE THE ROOM

didnt come here to see Ike Junior.

label. It says "Miles Davis" on it. She pockets the tape. She

about me is crying out for protection

We HEAR Ike slamming his body against the bathroom door.

MAGGIE

are two different things.

to go. Peggy walks to the beauty parlor, unlocks the front door

on. She spots on audio cassette on the desk near the door. She

one post-it down and reads it to herself.

Is there anything I can do to make it

MAGGIE

"How does she get all these guys to

IKE

Peggy enters and starts about her opening duties. She turns on

charming and mysterious in a way that

Six-fifty.

expenses or both. Ill take your check.

IKE

I think youre right.

You must be very proud.

Coffee. Now.

Maggie makes her funny face. Peggy doesnt laugh.

Ive decided to cooperate and let you

feelings, maybe its time to move on

EXT. MAIN STREET/BEAUTY PARLOR - NEXT DAY

I know. I think sometimes you just

Ike comes down hallway as Harvey puts his shoes out to be shined.

propose? Shes not that beautiful."

many admirers.

MAGGIE

MAGGIE

CUT TO

I want to have a very serious discussion

Maggie hands it to him.

CUT TO:

MAGGIE

are two different things.

Seven-fifty.

PEGGY

Scowling, he writes out the check and hands it to her. Maggie

Because I think youre wr九*九*藏*書iting on spec

her shoulder bag.

IKE

your own, like Bob, if hes the one.

Rude...

Do you think I flirt with Cory?

You do that. And remind him hes

Thief!

Maggie smiles cheerfully at Ike from the foot of the bed. He

looks at it and smile sweetly.

Maggie lets herself in the modest room and turns on the lights

PEGGY

anything male that moves.

IKE

Maggie looks ready to cry.

stole from Ikes room. We see as she reads them: "Father, two-

But you havent lost your mystery!

Ike notices Maggie is holding two coffees.

beg your forgiveness.

EXT. MAGGIES HOUSE - LATER THAT MORNING

Ike has placed post-its on a framed picture, using the frame as a

Im going to kill myself.

FADE TO BLACK.

MAGGIE

CLOSE ON: A CASSETTE PLAYER. We see the familiar handwritten

EXT. MAGGIES HOUSE - NIGHT

trust Maggie," "Bob" -- doesnt love him. Overwhelmed, she

Something that brings warmth to my heart.

from a big man like you". Very hard

FADE IN:

PEGGY

It reads: "SHOWS NO REMORSE".

enters.

MAGGIES POV:

Peggy pours her coffee out of its Styrofoam cup into a ceramic mug.

No credit cards.

MAGGIE

Its early morning. Mrs. Pressman hands Peggy a cup of coffee

MAGGIE (contd)

the sheriff.

man, check me out".

Cory?

and with a first person interview, you

IKE

(snorts)

IKE

Maybe we both grew up.

MAGGIE

getting it all wrong. That wont

is up. He sees all his notes gone and a glimpse of Maggie as she